Archetypon politicum-domus joanniae

A central armored figure, representing Minerva or Wisdom, holds two massive pillars wrapped in banners inscribed with Latin virtues. On the left are symbols of natural philosophy and mathematics, including a celestial globe, books, and a numerical table, while the right displays military trophies like drums, shields, and armor. Above, the Jesuit IHS emblem radiates light between figures of Christ and a saint seated in the clouds.

This work summarizes Kircher's synthesis of political philosophy, Jesuit theology, and the Western esoteric belief in 'archetypes' as divine blueprints for earthly governance. It represents the 17th-century ideal of the 'Christian Prince' who balances intellectual wisdom with physical strength under divine providence.